Former Presidents

Since its establishment in May 1966, CACCI’s growth direction has been charted by committed business leaders from around the region – astute businessmen of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds but who share a common aspiration of regional economic growth through partnership between the private sector, government and international institutions.

During their respective tenure as President of the Confederation, each of these business leaders took on the important responsibility of uniting the region’s business community towards a singular objective of strengthening Asian chambers, for an effective role of serving business and their respective countries, ultimately contributing to the accelerated development of the region as a whole.

Demetrio Munoz (Philippines) 1966-1968 & 1978-1979

Chen-Fu Koo (Taiwan) 1968-1970

* President of the Chinese National Association of Industry & Commerce* Chairman of Taiwan Cement* Founding Chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF)* Arranged the first direct talks between Taiwan and mainland China since 1949

Soo-Young Lee (Korea) 2000-2004

Advisory Board

Kenneth Court (Australia) 1988-1990

Business Consultant & Company Director on the board of various companies (1973-Present)Member of the CACCI Advisory Board (1990-Present)Trustee, The Sir Frank Ledger Charitable Trust (Present)Chairman, All Saints’ College Foundation (Present)

Chairman of the Australia Taiwan Business Council (1989-1992)President of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (1988-1990)Member of the Australian Manufacturing Council (1984-1986)President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce (1983-1985)President of the Perth Chamber of Commerce (1981-1983)Foundation Chairman of the State Small Business CouncilRepresented Western Australia on the Federal Government Small Business CouncilMember of the Western Australian Government Asia Business CouncilMember of the Board, Arthritis Foundation of W. A.Member of the Board and Chairman, All Saints’ CollegeExecutive Chairman, Asia Research Centre, Murdoch University

Amb. Alfonso T. Yuchengco (Philippines) 1994-1996

Ambassasor Yuchengco is one of the most successful and respected businessmen in the Philippines. Aside from banking (RCBC), the range of his family-owned businesses includes insurance, oil exploration, construction, logging, agriculture, communications and manufacturing.

His business acumen and international ties have made him a prime candidate for the diplomatic corps. During President Corazon Aquino’s administration, he was appointed Philippine Ambassador to China. He also served as Philippine ambassador to Japan during President Fidel Ramos’ tenure. During President Estrada’s term, he was appointed presidential assistant on APEC matters. When President Macapagal-Arroyo took over in 2001, he was named roving ambassador in charge of Korea, China and Japan, and was later appointed Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations, a position he held until December 2002

At present, aside from his business endeavours, Amb. Yuchengco is still very much active in various civic, professional and philanthropic organizations. He is also a recipient of many distinguished awards, including The Outstanding Filipino Awardee for 2000.

K. K. Modi (India) 2002-2004 & 2004-2006

Chairman of Modi EnterprisesPresident of Godfrey Phillips India Ltd.

Modi Enterprises is group of companies with international partners and engaged in various sectors including cigarettes, tea & beverages, entertainment, consumer products, network marketing, chemicals, tertiary education and Gourmet restaurants. While Godfrey Phillips India is the second largest player in the Indian domestic cigarette industry.

Mr Modi has made a significant contribution to Indian industry and holds numerous positions in the industry, trade, education, sport and charitable organizations such as President of CACCI, Former-President of FICCI; former President of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Member of the Board of Governors, Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow; and a life member of the All India Heart Foundation, Delhi.

Mr. Modi is former President of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and currently carries the title of President Emeritus and member of the CACCI Advisory Board.

Harvey Chang (Taiwan) 2006-2008 & 2008-2010

Vice Chairman of Taiwan Fixed Network Co.

Mr. Chang was President and Chief Executive Officer of Taiwan Mobile Company Limited (TWM), a major telecommunication service provider in Taiwan, from 2003-2010. He served as President of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) from 2006-2010.

Between 1998 and 2003, Mr. Chang was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) which has enjoyed the reputation of “Being the most admired company in Taiwan” for many years.

Mr. Chang served in Taiwan’s financial service community for 20 years. Immediately before his appointment in TSMC, Mr. Chang was the Chairman of China Securities Investment Trust Corporation- the largest mutual fund management company then. Earlier than that, he was the President of China Development Corporation, one of the two development banks in Taiwan.

On an earlier assignment, he was the founding President of Grand Cathay Securities Corporation, the leading underwriter of equities and bonds in Taiwan. Before that, he was the Senior Vice President of Chiao Tung Bank, a development bank owned by the Government of the Republic of China.

Mr. Chang is recognized by Finance Asia magazine for three consecutive years, in its Annual Best Asian Companies Survey, as “the Best CFO in Taiwan” in 2001, 2002 and 2003. Other citations to accredit him include “Achievement in Best Practice Award 2001” (CFO Asia Magazine), “Best Investor Relationship Officer Asia 2001” (Investor Relations Magazine). He was awarded the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship in 2002.

Mr. Chang is a member of the Asian Executive Board of the Wharton School and recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from Wharton School Alumni Association in 1998. In addition, he is Chairman of Felix S.Y. Chang Foundation Board, Taipei Ching Yuin Cultural & Educational Foundation Board and IC Radio Station. He has been listed in “Who’s Who of Professionals” since 1997.

Mr. Chang received his MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in 1977; and B.S. degree from National Taiwan University in 1973.

Amb. Benedicto V. Yujuico (Philippines) 2010-2012 & 2012-2014

Ambassador Benedicto V. Yujuico is the Immediate Past President of the Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI). During his Presidency from 2010 to 2014, Amb. Yujuico met with Presidents, Prime Ministers and Senior Government officials as well as prominent businessmen from 22 CACCI member countries. He also served as Member of the General Council (Governing Body) of the ICC – World Chambers Federation, which is the ICC’s specialized division for its chamber of commerce members worldwide.

Ambassador Yujuico holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1970. He has been a director of several commercial and savings banks as well as venture capital corporations on telecommunications, storage and computer devices in different countries worldwide.

His experience also includes real estate development such as IT parks, residential and commercial buildings including mixed used developments in addition to his investment in social media networks in the United States, Philippines and other countries. He is a senior level Adviser of companies in the United States, India, Brazil, and Russia.

He is the Chairman Emeritus of Athena e-Services; a technology company involved in electronic publishing, litigation support, financial research for Fortune 500 companies in the United States and other countries; and concurrently the Chairman for International Trade Affairs of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Ambassador Yujuico also served as the Special Envoy of the Philippine President for Trade Relations. He has led official and private sector missions to several countries to facilitate trade and investment in the Philippines particularly in the areas of agriculture, alternative energy, business process outsourcing and real estate development.